Carter Beats the Devil A Novel
Carter Beats the Devil A Novel by Glen David Gold is a First Edition published by Hodder and Stoughton in 2001, featuring 563 pages in English. This novel intertwines the mysterious death of President Harding in 1923 with the life of Charles Carter, known as Carter the Great, a magician who navigates the complexities of magic and science. Born into privilege, Carter’s journey into the world of performance is driven by a deep-seated fear of loneliness, which he confronts during his shows.
Readers will find a narrative that explores the intersection of magic and the evolving landscape of the twentieth century, where the rise of science and cinema challenges traditional forms of entertainment. The story delves into themes of performance and the human experience, as Carter grapples with his identity and the pressures of a rapidly changing world. This edition presents a rich tapestry of literature and fiction, blending elements of mystery, thriller, and suspense within its pages.
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The mysterious death of President Harding in 1923 is only the curtain raiser to this extraordinary novel of magic and science. Charles Carter is Carter the Great, a name given to him by the supreme showman, Harry Houdini. Carter was born into privilege but became a magician out of need. Only at the moment of the performance, when an audience is brought together by a single experience, can Carter defeat his crippling fear of loneliness. But with every step into the twentieth Century, the stakes are growing higher. Science and the cinema are fast out-stripping even the master magician and instead of that single magic moment, there is only a headlong rush into an uncertain future.
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